I've been making costumes since about 2000-2001. Here are 4 costumes that I've made:
1. Hikaru Shidou from Magic Knight Rayearth (Autozam version)
This was the third costume that I ever made. It's made of 100% cotton broadcloth (which is a cheap and easy fabric to work with). Since it was one of my earlier costumes, the seams aren't serged and there is a tiny bit of fraying. (I didn't own a serger at the time.) I also made a newbie seamstress mistake with the burgundy tanktop. I didn't include any ease (for comfort), so the tanktop is super tight. Oops?
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
2. Miaka Yuuki from Fushigi Yuugi (school uniform)
By the time I made this costume, I finally had a serger! *cheers* So I consider this my first well-made costume. ^_^ The jacket and vest are fully lined. And the seams on the skirt are serged! The pattern for the pleated skirt took some trial and error. I think I must have made 2 or 3 different pleated skirts (out of cheap fabric) before I was satisfied.
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
3. Hikaru Shidou from Magic Knight Rayearth (school uniform)
After making Miaka's school uniform, this one was a breeze to make. The red jacket on this costume was modified from a suit jacket pattern. And the skirt was exactly the same (except for the height of the waistband and the red ribbon trim).
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
4. Tenten from Naruto (pre-timeskip)
I have a confession to make. I am a Narutard. Naruto is probably my favorite anime/manga series of all time. I have no idea why it is... it just is! So I just had to cosplay from Naruto. I picked Tenten because I think she's really cool. It's too bad that she doesn't get much screen time in the anime/manga. Of all the rookie kunoichi, I think she's the most accomplished. Hmm... not too much else to say about this costume, as it's one of the easiest costumes I've ever made.
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
Costumes for SALE
I'm finally cleaning out my cosplay closet and selling all four of the costumes above. They are all in excellent condition and only worn once or twice. If you're interested, I have them listed on eBay. The auctions end Wednesday morning (1/21/09).
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/dragonillusions_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ
Thanks for looking!
1. Hikaru Shidou from Magic Knight Rayearth (Autozam version)
This was the third costume that I ever made. It's made of 100% cotton broadcloth (which is a cheap and easy fabric to work with). Since it was one of my earlier costumes, the seams aren't serged and there is a tiny bit of fraying. (I didn't own a serger at the time.) I also made a newbie seamstress mistake with the burgundy tanktop. I didn't include any ease (for comfort), so the tanktop is super tight. Oops?
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
2. Miaka Yuuki from Fushigi Yuugi (school uniform)
By the time I made this costume, I finally had a serger! *cheers* So I consider this my first well-made costume. ^_^ The jacket and vest are fully lined. And the seams on the skirt are serged! The pattern for the pleated skirt took some trial and error. I think I must have made 2 or 3 different pleated skirts (out of cheap fabric) before I was satisfied.
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
3. Hikaru Shidou from Magic Knight Rayearth (school uniform)
After making Miaka's school uniform, this one was a breeze to make. The red jacket on this costume was modified from a suit jacket pattern. And the skirt was exactly the same (except for the height of the waistband and the red ribbon trim).
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
4. Tenten from Naruto (pre-timeskip)
I have a confession to make. I am a Narutard. Naruto is probably my favorite anime/manga series of all time. I have no idea why it is... it just is! So I just had to cosplay from Naruto. I picked Tenten because I think she's really cool. It's too bad that she doesn't get much screen time in the anime/manga. Of all the rookie kunoichi, I think she's the most accomplished. Hmm... not too much else to say about this costume, as it's one of the easiest costumes I've ever made.
More pictures and more costume/construction notes are on my website: here
Costumes for SALE
I'm finally cleaning out my cosplay closet and selling all four of the costumes above. They are all in excellent condition and only worn once or twice. If you're interested, I have them listed on eBay. The auctions end Wednesday morning (1/21/09).
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/dragonillusions_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ
Thanks for looking!